Grey County News
News about Grey County
Notice: Updates to Forest Management By-Law and Wildlife By-Laws
Grey County is asking the public for feedback as it prepares to update the Forest Management By-Law. This by-law regulates how trees can be cut down or harvested in both publicly or privately owned woodlands in Grey County.


Grey County long-term care receives Workplace Quality Award from AdvantAge Ontario
Grey County has been recognized by AdvantAge Ontario with the Innovation and Excellence Workplace Quality award.


Emergency Preparedness Week Comes to Grey County
Grey County will join communities across Canada in observing Emergency Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This national awareness initiative aims to help residents protect their families and their communities during emergencies. This


2025 Road Construction Begins in Grey County
The 2025 road construction season is here. Grey County is investing millions into the county road network through construction and resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, and surface repairs. Planned Projects Planned construction timelines are


Grey County seeks public input on New Climate Adaptation Plan: Resilient Grey
Grey County is inviting residents to help shape Resilient Grey, the County’s new Climate Change Adaptation Plan. The plan aims to increase understanding of how changing weather patterns are affecting our region—and how we can build more


Reduced load restrictions now lifted
All reduced load restrictions on Grey County-owned roads have been lifted for the season as of Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Roads are vulnerable to heavy vehicle damage in the early spring when frost is leaving the ground. Load restrictions


Grey County Roads Information Sessions
Grey County is hosting public information sessions this spring to engage with residents about upcoming construction projects and proposed road transfers between the county and local municipalities. Tuesday, April 29 Beaver Valley Community


Public Notice of Roadside Spraying
In accordance with the public health and safety exception to the cosmetic pesticide ban, The County of Grey, Municipality of Meaford, Township of Southgate and the Township of Georgian Bluffs intend to use pesticide to control noxious weeds


April 24 Meeting Highlights
Highlights include recognition of outgoing CAO Kim Wingrove, announcing an incoming Deputy CAO, a 2024 year-end surplus, construction on Grey Road 9 and more.


Grey County welcomes new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Grey County is pleased to announce that Niall Lobley will be appointed as the new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO), effective May 20, 2025. Niall brings a wealth of experience in municipal leadership, operations, and


Applications open for 2025 Starter Company Plus program
Applications are open for the 2025 Starter Company Plus program until April 25. Delivered by the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre, Starter Company Plus is a training and mentorship program for entrepreneurs over the age of 18 who are


UPDATED - Grey County CP Rail Trail temporarily closed due to recent weather-related damage
Updated April 22, 2025 - An additional section of the Grey County CP Rail Trail between 26 th Street to 20 th Street (in the City of Owen Sound) has been closed until further notice due to significant washout/rutting damage from rain


April 11, 2025, Meeting Highlights
Highlights include a new storage structure for salt, climate adaptation plans, a new task force for municipal services and more.